The Song Room Announces Alice Gerlach as CEO as Simon Gipson Steps Down
The Song Room is pleased to announce Alice Gerlach has been appointed by our Board of Directors to the role of CEO, after previously holding the role of Director, Market Development at The Song Room....
View ArticleGive the Gift of Education this Festive Season!
At The Song Room we are passionate about addressing a critical issue facing Australia – education standards have declined over the last 10 years. Disadvantaged children who start school behind...
View ArticleSing Your Heart Out for The Song Room!
At The Song Room we are asking you to Sing Your Heart Out for students experiencing disadvantage. COVID-19 has caused mass devastation around the world, including a massive upheaval to children’s...
View ArticleNominations now open for Telstra ARIA Music Teacher Award 2020!
Do you Know an Incredible Music Teacher? The Song Room and ARIA are excited to announce that nominations for the fourth Telstra ARIA Music Teacher Award are now open! This award rewards teachers for...
View ArticleCelebrating Remote Learning in Semester One!
Semester one was tough without a doubt! Not only did The Song Room survive, but I believe we thrived. Remote learning looked different in every school we work with, and the team adapted to each...
View ArticleIntroducing the 2020 Telstra ARIA Music Teacher Award Nominees!
Telstra, ARIA and The Song Room are excited to announce the nominees for the 2020 Telstra ARIA Music Teacher Award! We are very proud to be partnering with ARIA for the award, celebrating teachers...
View ArticleNominees Announced for the 2020 Telstra ARIA Music Teacher Award!
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View ArticleLessons Learned through COVID-19
Can you believe there is only one term left of 2020? This extraordinary year has seen a global pandemic cause the largest disruption to our education system in history. It is natural to feel worried...
View ArticleThe Song Room Celebrates Friendship and Connection in Children’s Week
On 28 October, students from across Australia joined soprano and cabaret star Ali McGregor for our Children’s Week virtual event, Celebrating Creativity and Connection! The virtual event, which The...
View ArticleYou Can Help Children Thrive in 2021!
This year we have been reminded of what it is to be challenged, and why it is so important to support one another with compassion and courage in difficult times. Joy, connection, and hope are more than...
View ArticleThe Song Room and Guitars Gathering Dust Bring Christmas to CELS Craigieburn...
This week, The Song Room and Guitars Gathering Dust visited students at Collingwood English Language School (CELS) – Craigieburn Campus, bringing 20 refurbished guitars for students to use in the new...
View ArticleNew Funding Secured for The Song Room!
Despite the enduring variables as a result of COVID-19, The Song Room is very pleased to be kicking off the new year with some fantastic new funding for The Song Room. Our long time collaborators...
View ArticleTwo new board members join The Song Room – an award-winning performer and a...
We are thrilled to announce that Ali McGregor and Hayley McQuire will join our Board of Directors with a commitment to bridging the education equity gap faced by Australian children experiencing...
View ArticleThe Song Room 2021 Appeal
“We have a very small window of opportunity to recover students once they disconnect from their learning. That time is now.” says Elise Hopkins, Director Arts Learning. While the health-related...
View ArticleNominations now open for the 2021 ARIA Music Teacher of the Year Award
Do you know a Music Teacher that deserves an ARIA? It’s time to shine a light on outstanding music teachers from across the country. The Song Room, Telstra and ARIA are thrilled to announce that...
View ArticleArts Learning and The Australian Curriculum Review
For the first time in six years The Australian Curriculum is under review. The Review looks to improve the Australian Curriculum by refining, realigning and decluttering the content so it focusses on...
View ArticleLet’s get disadvantaged children back in class
COVID-19 has been devastating in disadvantaged communities particularly for those who have been sick or lost loved ones. The restrictions imposed on our everyday lives have become increasingly...
View ArticleIntroducing the 2021 Telstra ARIA Music Teacher Award Nominees!
The Song Room is extremely proud to partner with ARIA to announce the nominees for the 2021 Telstra ARIA Music Teacher Award! This award celebrates the exceptional impact Australia’s music teachers...
View ArticleThe Song Room Celebrates Children’s Week.
This week at The Song Room we are celebrating Children’s Week. Children’s Week is an annual event celebrating the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children across the country based on the...
View ArticleHelp schools embrace 2022 with Arts Learning
We look forward to a brighter new year filled with hope and purpose. At The Song Room this means a year of joy, opportunity and transformational learning for young people across Australia....
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